'Relay for Life' launches on Feb. 5 American Cancer Society to hold event at Wells Junior High School

Thursday, January 31, 2013

WELLS — On Tuesday, Feb. 5, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of York County will officially get under way as cancer survivors, caregivers, families and members of schools, companies and faith-based and civic organizations gather at the Wells Junior High School Cafeteria at 6 p.m. for a kick-off rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year.

Priscille Jean, a local cancer survivor of 13 years, will speak to the audience about her journey through cancer, how to remain hopeful, and why she has been devoted to Relay For Life of York County for 12 years.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. People from all walks of life come together with a shared mission of furthering the American Cancer Society’s vision of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events. Teams do most of their fundraising before the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their camp sites during Relay.

Anyone who is interested in forming a team, volunteering for the event, joining the planning committee, or just learning more about Relay For Life is encouraged to attend the launch at Wells Junior High School on Feb. 5.